NIRSA, the Association of Pickleball Players, Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball have united to elevate college pickleball nationwide.
Together we are empowering recreation professionals, supporting intramural and club sports programs, and engaging students—expanding opportunities for play while building healthier, more inclusive campus communities.
APP Event Schedule
A series of regional qualifiers will be hosted across the country in the fall, and the season will culminate with the 2027 APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships.
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Eligibility & Registration
The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series follows NIRSA Player Eligibility Requirements.
All players must have a current USA Pickleball membership to compete in the officially sanctioned APP Selkirk Collegiate Series. The Challenger Membership is available for $12 a year.
Player Eligibility Requirements
- Undergraduates: Full-time enrollment status
- Graduates: Minimum of six credit hours
Key Dates
More about the APP Selkirk Collegiate Series
The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series is a NIRSA Championship Series platform for college pickleball players looking to compete against other college players and teams in a highly competitive and high-energy environment. The series is made up of seven team qualifiers and the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships and features $85,000 in prize money.
The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series is the only college tour officially sanctioned by the sport’s governing body, USA Pickleball.
In order to compete in the Team Finals at the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships in March 2026, teams must be a top finisher in a qualifier. The APP Selkirk College Championships also features an Individual Championships that is open to all players (no qualifying necessary) and crowns champions in Women’s and Men’s Singles, Women’s and Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
How can NIRSA, APP, USAP, and Selkirk support my college pickleball club and support me as a NIRSA member?
Our four organizations are collaborating to grow pickleball at collegiate level nationwide through a robust competition platform, funding, equipment, education, and exposure.
- Competition Platform: The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series gives college clubs a chance to compete against other colleges in a highly competitive and high-energy environment and offers exposure and prize money to its participants. To learn more, visit www.theapp.global.
- Funding & Equipment: The USA Pickleball Serves Grant Program is invested in supporting schools that grow the game of pickleball. USA Pickleball offers two grants to organizations and schools: Grow the Game Grant and Play It Forward Grant.
- Education: Whether your school has an established club or is looking to start a club, USA Pickleball has education and resources to help, including best practices, budget planners, sample bylaws, and more. Add your club and connect with other clubs across the country with the National Collegiate Club Directory. To access these resources, visit USA Pickleball.
- Exposure: Live coverage from the 2026 APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships will air on Selkirk Pickleball TV alongside APPTV on YouTube. With more than 1,000,000 monthly views, Selkirk TV provides significant exposure for college pickleball and its top players. Selkirk will also offer sponsorships to top performing teams and players.
The APP also offers professional development opportunities for NIRSA members throughout the year across a variety of disciplines: operations, tournament management, officiating, marketing, and more.
Meet our Partners
NIRSA, the Association of Pickleball Players, Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball have united to elevate college pickleball nationwide.